The Hill Garden and Pergola

(Photo: Colin Wing)

Open:

Saturday 14:00–17:00 + Sunday 14:00–17:00

Description:

One of London's secret gardens at the rear of Inverforth House, formerly The Hill, Lord Leverhulme's London residence (1904-25). The 800ft-long Grade II-listed pergola, designed by Thomas Mawson, was refurbished by the City of London in 1995. There are fine views of Harrow Church and of Hampstead Heath.

Hill Garden Team Leader:

Caroline Turner

Activities:

A display of old and modern photographs showing the different stages and development of the garden.

Entrance:

Inverforth Close NW3 off North End Way.
Nearest postcode: NW3 7EX

Buses:

210, 268

Stations:

Hampstead (1.25 km), Golders Green (1.5 km)

Toilets

Toilet on site.

Car Parking:

Nearest public car park is at Jack Straw's Castle (0.5km).

Access:

Rough gravel footpaths lead to the gardens. Some sections of the pergola are not wheelchair-accessible.

Dogs:

Working assistance dogs only

Conditions:

Toilets (inc. disabled) are available in Golders Hill Park (300m)

Further information:

• Street Map
• Map of nearby gardens
• London Gardens Online
• Garden's web site
• Printable version

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